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GREENSUB · 23 July 2008, 04:02 PM

How is the market for the SS Daytona? It appears to be cooling or am I mistaken? The reason I ask is my AD told me he will probably have one shortly and he asked if I wanted it put aside. I will be honest, I would probably buy it to flip. But if the market is no longer viable, I think I may just pass. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Dave

what3ver · 23 July 2008, 04:15 PM

I don't think the resell market is where it was a year ago, but you could definitely turn a profit on it. If you don't want it I'd be happy to purchase it from you if it's a white face one.

walds11 · 23 July 2008, 04:54 PM

The SS Daytona market has softened a bit due to the sticker shock of the last price increase and the rough US economy. There is still some profit potential, but the spread has thinned.

skeen · 23 July 2008, 06:01 PM

Isn't the white face SS Daytona a bit of a...fad? (A word I do not use sparingly.) It seems that every business owner, or anyone that wants to be perceived as successful, has a white face SS Daytona.

It seems to be the watch that 'everyone' is clamoring for, and I see its popularity fading when people come to realize this. JMO.

Sam Taha · 23 July 2008, 06:11 PM

I was told a couple of days ago by the AD in London that the waiting list for an SS Daytona is 7 years!

...and one year for a Sub 16610

Maybe the demand in Europe is different than in the US.

cmr · 23 July 2008, 06:39 PM

i stopped looking for a white ss daytona when the priced raised from 7,900.00. they aren't worth more than that in my opinion. if i am paying 12,000.00 for a ss chrono it will be a vacheron contantin overseas. it is bigger,, has stunning good looks, has a date function and will be able to get it serviced when it is old.

the market is bad here in the us but who knows? elsewhere in the world they may be selling like hot cakes.

marshallr47 · 23 July 2008, 11:48 PM

I don't know what the market is for the Daytona. I love mine and I guess that's what matters.

Steven79 · 24 July 2008, 12:09 AM

I've waited years for one and it was the generosity of a wonderful member (Carey), that I finally got mine for MSRP.

tnt · 24 July 2008, 12:11 AM

IMHO, the only thing can beat the Daytona is DD

BigHat · 24 July 2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnt

IMHO, the only thing can beat the Daytona is DD

The 36mm DD beats a Daytona? You can't be serious. Now the DD-II, okay.

RolexSoFla · 24 July 2008, 01:47 AM

They're still hot and hard to get at MSRP from an AD but some are giving up and poopooing the SS Daytona. To those that really want one I say hang in there.

jhelms · 24 July 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven79

I've waited years for one and it was the generosity of a wonderful member (Carey), that I finally got mine for MSRP.

clbcpa? Awesome! Mine came from the same AD.

Congrats!

golfsc · 24 July 2008, 10:17 AM

I think the market is still very strong and those of us who love the SS Daytona would by it at the drop of a hat at MSRP.

I think there are fewer of us willing to pay 11-12K for this watch at the present time which should give flippers caution.

The love of the watch is still there, but with gas at 4 dollars a gallon,
its hard to justify paying the surcharge.

thecoinopcollector · 24 July 2008, 10:39 AM

From my observations of recent price I would say that you might be able to flip it for $1000 over retail but not much more. I see them offered for more but NOT selling.

Marc

cmr · 24 July 2008, 06:52 PM

where i live that would put it at what it would cost me to buy it from the ad. 9,700.00 plus 10% tax.

sfugel · 24 July 2008, 07:23 PM

Daytona is hot in Asia.If you can get it at retail,you'd probably be able to flip it for at least a 2k profit.......easily....well at least in Asia at least.

SPORTSFAN · 24 July 2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Taha

I was told a couple of days ago by the AD in London that the waiting list for an SS Daytona is 7 years!

...and one year for a Sub 16610

Maybe the demand in Europe is different than in the US.

Hi,
Well he is definately wrong about the sub...ADs have them on display around here.
Also he may think he has a 7 year waiting list but after most on the list refuse it (because there are so many in the grey dealers) I wonder how long his list is then ?

Regards Mike.

Floridadogg · 24 July 2008, 08:01 PM

They can be flipped for $11k-11.4k

Andad · 24 July 2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshallr47

I don't know what the market is for the Daytona. I love mine and I guess that's what matters.

x2

stuttgart · 25 July 2008, 01:31 AM

The supply for SS Daytona is still short but I think due to the slow economy, many buyer cut down their spending. That's why you see more in the market these days.

Tools · 25 July 2008, 01:45 AM

Wish I had an answer for this..

The world economy was heading in the same direction it is now and Rolex still raised the base price by more than a thousand bucks.... I cannot believe that they do not do in-depth market analysis and trending for both price increases and sales figures before they make a move..

There may be a hiccup in the system as buyers adjust to the new prices and re-evaluate their financial positions, but in the end..............most buyers of 10k dollar watches will still find a way to buy.

Felly Jr. · 25 July 2008, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

but in the end..............most buyers of 10k dollar watches will still find a way to buy.

Yup, it's called getting another credit card.

23 July 2008, 04:02 PM	#1
GREENSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, Nv, USA Posts: 48	SS Daytona How is the market for the SS Daytona? It appears to be cooling or am I mistaken? The reason I ask is my AD told me he will probably have one shortly and he asked if I wanted it put aside. I will be honest, I would probably buy it to flip. But if the market is no longer viable, I think I may just pass. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Dave

23 July 2008, 04:54 PM	#3
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,646	The SS Daytona market has softened a bit due to the sticker shock of the last price increase and the rough US economy. There is still some profit potential, but the spread has thinned. __________________ Adam

23 July 2008, 06:39 PM	#6
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i stopped looking for a white ss daytona when the priced raised from 7,900.00. they aren't worth more than that in my opinion. if i am paying 12,000.00 for a ss chrono it will be a vacheron contantin overseas. it is bigger,, has stunning good looks, has a date function and will be able to get it serviced when it is old. the market is bad here in the us but who knows? elsewhere in the world they may be selling like hot cakes. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

23 July 2008, 11:48 PM	#7
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I don't know what the market is for the Daytona. I love mine and I guess that's what matters. __________________ Ron

24 July 2008, 06:52 PM	#15
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	where i live that would put it at what it would cost me to buy it from the ad. 9,700.00 plus 10% tax. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

23 July 2008, 04:15 PM	#2
what3ver Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: San Diego Posts: 198	I don't think the resell market is where it was a year ago, but you could definitely turn a profit on it. If you don't want it I'd be happy to purchase it from you if it's a white face one.

23 July 2008, 06:01 PM	#4
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	Isn't the white face SS Daytona a bit of a...fad? (A word I do not use sparingly.) It seems that every business owner, or anyone that wants to be perceived as successful, has a white face SS Daytona. It seems to be the watch that 'everyone' is clamoring for, and I see its popularity fading when people come to realize this. JMO.

23 July 2008, 06:11 PM	#5
Sam Taha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 96	I was told a couple of days ago by the AD in London that the waiting list for an SS Daytona is 7 years! ...and one year for a Sub 16610 Maybe the demand in Europe is different than in the US.

24 July 2008, 12:09 AM	#8
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	I've waited years for one and it was the generosity of a wonderful member (Carey), that I finally got mine for MSRP.

24 July 2008, 12:11 AM	#9
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	IMHO, the only thing can beat the Daytona is DD

24 July 2008, 01:47 AM	#11
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	They're still hot and hard to get at MSRP from an AD but some are giving up and poopooing the SS Daytona. To those that really want one I say hang in there.

24 July 2008, 10:17 AM	#13
golfsc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: everywhere Posts: 80	I think the market is still very strong and those of us who love the SS Daytona would by it at the drop of a hat at MSRP. I think there are fewer of us willing to pay 11-12K for this watch at the present time which should give flippers caution. The love of the watch is still there, but with gas at 4 dollars a gallon, its hard to justify paying the surcharge.

24 July 2008, 10:39 AM	#14
thecoinopcollector Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 409	From my observations of recent price I would say that you might be able to flip it for $1000 over retail but not much more. I see them offered for more but NOT selling. Marc

24 July 2008, 07:23 PM	#16
sfugel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: C G Location: Singapore Watch: SS Daytona White D Posts: 33	Daytona is hot in Asia.If you can get it at retail,you'd probably be able to flip it for at least a 2k profit.......easily....well at least in Asia at least.

24 July 2008, 08:01 PM	#18
Floridadogg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Allan Location: Florida Watch: 116520 & 116523 Posts: 468	They can be flipped for $11k-11.4k

25 July 2008, 01:31 AM	#20
stuttgart "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 99	The supply for SS Daytona is still short but I think due to the slow economy, many buyer cut down their spending. That's why you see more in the market these days.

25 July 2008, 01:45 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	Wish I had an answer for this.. The world economy was heading in the same direction it is now and Rolex still raised the base price by more than a thousand bucks.... I cannot believe that they do not do in-depth market analysis and trending for both price increases and sales figures before they make a move.. There may be a hiccup in the system as buyers adjust to the new prices and re-evaluate their financial positions, but in the end..............most buyers of 10k dollar watches will still find a way to buy. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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